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Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Marcus Mariota (1) and Desmond Ridder (4) work during their NFL minicamp football practice, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Mariota favored over rookie Ridder in Falcons QB camp derby

By The Associated Press Jul. 15, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

WR Batson signs with Falcons for reunion with Smith, Mariota

Jun. 02, 2022 01:13 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have signed wide receiver Cameron Batson, who comes to the team with connections to coach Arthur Smith and quarterback...

Atlanta Falcons first round draft pick wide receiver Drake London (5) runs during NFL rookie minicamp football practice, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' London embraces health, contract at rookie minicamp

By Charles Odum May. 13, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

FILE - Southern California wide receiver Drake London runs for a touchdown against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game Oct. 9, 2021, in Los Angeles. London was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL draft Thursday, April 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Falcons draft USC WR London, get much-needed big-play threat

By Charles Odum Apr. 28, 2022 09:25 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota, left, and Feleipe Franks participate in an offseason conditioning program at the Atlanta Falcons practice facility Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
With QB decision in spotlight, Falcons need WR, edge rusher

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - New York Giants safety Logan Ryan (23) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. Robinson could be on his way out after going from back-to-back seasons with more than 1,100 yards to finishing with 410 playing under the franchise tag. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
With new GM, coach, Bears focus on getting most from Fields

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 12:15 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears' Fields to miss second straight game with ankle injury

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 31, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles (9) readies a throw against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Bears, Giants look for strong finishes with changes looming

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 30, 2021 03:19 PM EST

New York Giants' Jake Fromm, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Milton Williams during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Bears, Giants looking toward future late in difficult season

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 12:32 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fields returns to practice, status for Giants game up in air

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 29, 2021 05:43 PM EST

Chicago Bears fans cheer after their team defeated the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Bears' Nagy assumes decision on his fate comes after season

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 27, 2021 06:43 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, center, talks with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seahawks' last-place finish a lock after 25-24 loss to Bears

By Tim Booth Dec. 26, 2021 09:48 PM EST

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham reacts after scoring a touchdown on a pass reception in the end zone against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. The Bears won 25-24. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Bears get late magic from Nick Foles to top Seahawks 25-24

By Tim Booth Dec. 26, 2021 07:36 PM EST

Workers clear snow from the stadium field before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Seattle. Snow blanketed parts of the Pacific Northwest on Sunday because of unusually cold temperatures in the region. Between 3 and 5 inches of snow fell in Seattle overnight and frigid temperatures in the region could tie or break records in the coming days. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass to wide receiver Mike Evans during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The reception moved Brady past former Saints quarterback Drew Brees for the most completions in NFL history. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady keeps hitting milestones at age 44

By Josh Dubow Dec. 15, 2021 02:28 AM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (Adam Niemi/The Daily Mining Gazette via AP)
Fields continues to show progress while Bears lose again

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 13, 2021 05:52 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Justin Fields reacts to a penalty during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Fields can't sustain strong 1st-half play in Bears' loss

By Steve Megargee Dec. 13, 2021 12:01 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers takes a snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers throws 4 TD passes, Packers defeat Bears 45-30

By Steve Megargee Dec. 12, 2021 11:53 PM EST

Jason King tailgates before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers 12/12/2021

Dec. 12, 2021 06:01 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton holds a silver football trophy after the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bears to go with Andy Dalton as QB starter against Cardinals

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 03, 2021 04:01 PM EST